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Wrath of Nature

In this three-part film, environmentalist Anil Agarwal presents the problems of the country's increasing susceptibility to floods and drought.

Updated on: May 19, 2003 03:21 PM IST
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In this three-part film, environmentalist Anil Agarwal presents the problems of the country's increasing susceptibility to floods and drought and seeks to understand the impact of degradation of the environment on this problem.

Part I explores the increase in flood affected areas in the country and analyses at Himalayan floods.

Part II looks at the increased incidents of droughts in the country and the conditions which are leading to this. It also explores the question about deforestation and its impact on rainfall through interviews with Dr Meher Homji, a leading scientist in this area.

Part III presents for change and shows how the country can combat the growing problems of drought and flood.

 
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